![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “Those roles which, being neither those of Hero nor Heroine, Confidante nor Villain, but which were nonetheless essential to bring about the Recognition or the dénouement” Hence, “the player who acted these parts was often referred to as Fifth Business”. Fifth Business, in the words of the author, refers to And while I endeavor to write a proper review of the novel, be prepared: it will be pervasively whimsical, tangential and digressive, thus reflecting the very nature of Fifth Business.įirst, however, the title. As we’re in the middle of Robertson Davies Reading Week organized by Lory over at Emerald City Book Review to commemorate the author’s 106 th birthday on 28 th August, I thought I’d join the effort and put out there my review as well – for the work of Robertson Davies indeed deserves wide appreciation. I have become aware of the existence of Robertson Davies and his books solely through the glowing review by Chris from Calmgrove – and I’d like to thank him, because reading Fifth Business was an experience I absolutely wouldn’t want to have missed. ![]()
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